The US was a very strong team at this competition and really gave Canada a run for its money in the semi-final, which came down to a shootout. As well Erik Johnson (D) and Patrick Kane (F) were both named tournament All-Stars and Johnson won an IIHF Best Player award as best D. The overall tournament MVP was Carey Price, Canada's goalie, who I am happy to say is a Canadiens draft pick.

What I can't figure out is why they'd schedule the gold medal game to be on a Friday. ARG. Carey Price was great. Just as good, if not better, than Pogge last year (Leafs draft pick!) It's amazing how dominant the Canadian jrs have been these last three years. Three years ago was likely the most talented jr team ever. Last year was the most dominant ever. That's a hard act to follow, especially without Sutter, but they did well. Canadian hockey is alive and well!

Price is a nice story, coming from Anahim Lake and all. I've been to Anahim Lake, probably around when he was born, and it was/is a pokey little dirt road town in the middle of nowhere with a buttload of social problems. Good to see him succeed.